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Upcoming Seminar on Smart Water Meters

A groundbreaking seminar titled "Introduction and Utilization of Smart Water Meters" will be held on November 25, 2025, organized by Keitaro Mukamoto from the Tokyo Water Bureau and Tomoya Kurata from the Kosei City Water and Sewer Division. This event represents an exciting opportunity to explore how innovative ICT solutions can enhance urban water management.

Event Details

• - Date & Time: November 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:10 PM (JST)
• - Location: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, New Otani Garden Court, 1st Floor.
• - Participation Options: Attendees can choose to participate in person or through live streaming (via Zoom). Additionally, an archived version will be available for two weeks post-event, allowing for flexible viewing.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar will feature two main presentations:

1. Efforts Towards Universal Smart Water Meter Implementation in Tokyo

Presented by: Keitaro Mukamoto, Planning and Coordination Division, Tokyo Water Bureau
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

With the Tokyo Water Bureau navigating challenges such as population decline and rising costs, the implementation of smart water meters is crucial. Approximately 130,000 smart meters have been installed, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and improved leakage detection. In March of 2025, the Bureau will unveil its "Smart Water Meter Implementation Policy," setting ambitious targets to integrate an additional 1 million meters over the next four years. During this session, attendees will learn about the objectives and successes achieved thus far, as well as future directions for further implementation.

The key discussion points will include:
1. Background of smart meter adoption
2. Challenges and measures in implementation
3. Benefits realized from smart meters
4. Future vision for smart water meters
5. Q&A session and networking

2. Utilization Cases of Smart Water Meters in Kosei City

Presented by: Tomoya Kurata, Kosei City Water and Sewer Division
Time: 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

The integration of IoT technologies in water management has brought forward significant advancements. Kosei City has been a pioneer in adopting smart water meters not just locally, but also setting an example for municipalities across Japan. The presentation will outline the effective deployment of these meters, focusing on improving accuracy and efficiency in readings while exploring newly available data utilization methods.

Key highlights include:
1. Current environment surrounding water services
2. Background and evolution of smart meter use
3. Overview of automated reading methods
4. Utilization of data from smart meters
5. Future challenges and potential solutions
6. Q&A session and networking opportunity

About the Organizers

The seminar is organized by the New Social System Research Institute, which has been a leader in providing innovative ICT information services since its establishment on December 6, 1996. With over 28 years of experience, the institute has hosted around 500 seminars annually, focusing on high-level business strategies, marketing, and technology updates.

For more information about this seminar and future events, please visit New Social System Research Institute's website.

As the urban landscape evolves, initiatives like these will play a vital role in ensuring sustainable and efficient water management practices. Join us on November 25 to discover how smart water meters can transform urban water services in Tokyo and beyond.